N10169 - Blair-nesmith Cougar I Aircraft Registration

COUG

BLAIR-NESMITH COUGAR I

Aircraft Description

N10169 is a Blair-nesmith COUGAR I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mccroskey Danny D in Ward, AR. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 2, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N10169 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A00BB7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N10169 was last updated on July 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Nesmith Cougar was a pioneering homebuilt aircraft design that demonstrated how amateur builders could achieve impressive performance from simple construction methods. First flown in 1957, it was a high-wing, strut-braced monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and typically powered by a 115-horsepower Lycoming O-235 engine. The aircraft achieved cruise speeds up to 166 mph despite its modest power, with a wingspan of 20 feet 6 inches and distinctive wood wing construction. Designed by Robert Nesmith of Houston, Texas, it was marketed as plans to homebuilders rather than as a production aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 1 Blair-nesmith aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is COUG.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N10169. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
BLAIR-NESMITH
Model
COUGAR I
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
COUGCougar
Cruise Speed
146 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 17, 1980
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 2, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MCCROSKEY DANNY D
Address
13472 HIGHWAY 31 N
City
WARD
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72176-8882
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50005667
Mode S Code (Hex)
A00BB7

Additional Details

Registration
N10169
Serial Number
101
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00460160

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC